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Shibam

AR شبام

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Location & Surroundings

Shibām is a third-order administrative division in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, at 2,575 m elevation. The nearest larger town is 'Amran, 16 km to the north. The national capital Sanaa is 38 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 35 km away.

Also known as: شبام

Overview

Shibām is Islah in Shibam Kawkaban District in Al Mahwit Governorate in Yemen — AR عزلة في مديرية شبام كوكبان التابعة لمحافظة المحويت اليمنية.

It is located in Shibam Kawkaban District, Yemen.

The population is about 7,462 (2004).

The elevation is around 2,575 metre.

Also known as: AR شبام

Basic Data

  • Country Yemen
  • Located in Shibam Kawkaban District
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 31' 9" N, 43° 53' 54" E
  • Elevation DEM: 2575 m
  • Timezone Asia/Aden
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 4 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Rial (YER)
  • Phone Prefix +967

Sun & Local Time

Alternate Names

ar
شبام
Shibām

Weather in Shibam

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shibam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.

Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 17.6 0.9 348 45 1,015.8 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 22.7 7.5 66 27 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 84 149.6 n/a
12h 25.0 6.6 44 26 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 788.1 n/a
18h 20.5 5.5 48 34 1,016.7 0.08 / 0.08 100 115.9 n/a
Tomorrow 18.3 4.6 56 33 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 79 0.0 n/a
30h 22.6 7.3 71 28 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 168.8 n/a
36h 24.9 8.2 53 26 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 84 835.7 n/a
42h 20.0 1.9 37 43 1,016.5 0.05 / 0.05 90 124.6 n/a
Tuesday 18.3 1.9 62 40 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.03 33 0.0 n/a
54h 22.0 3.6 76 29 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 167.6 n/a
60h 23.3 5.6 41 33 1,011.7 0.49 / 0.49 89 571.9 n/a
66h 19.4 5.9 69 44 1,016.5 0.49 / 0.97 67 105.7 n/a
Wednesday 16.9 1.0 81 50 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shibam?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shibam today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shibam?
Local time is 14:27. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shibam?
Shibam is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shibam?
DEM 2,575 m.
Where is Shibam located?
It is at 15.51905, 43.89830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shibam in?
It is in Yemen.

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Last updated 2024-07-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8736834